Pacific Tropics Staying Active

news image
Top Stories
23 Aug 2024 1:30 AM

While Atlantic activity is taking a hiatus, the Eastern Pacific is in a period of high activity, with multiple tropical waves and Hurricane Gilma. Tropical Storm Hone has formed in the Central Pacific. Hawaii is expected to see impacts by Sunday. Whether those impacts are direct or not is still to be determined. Large swells, gusty winds, and heavy rain appear likely. MORE: https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/td-one-c-forms-impacts-for-hawaii-this-weekend

Eastern Pacific

Hurricane Gilma formed on Sunday, August 18th, and is now a category 3 hurricane. Gilma rapidly intensified on August 21 to 110 mph, from 70 mph just 24 hours before. Rapid intensification happens when a storm strengthens at 35 mph in 24 hours, in Gilma's case. It is forecast to maintain it's strength for a day or two before starting a gradual weakening trend. Hawaii should also monitor the progress of Gilma into next week. The global American model, GFS, shows the parade of storms marching west through the Pacific. Behind Hone and Gilma, Invest 92-E is likely to organize into a Tropical Depression by the weekend.

The next name to cross off the list for the Eastern Pacific will be Hector, followed by Ileana.

Stay with WeatherNation for more on the tropical forecast.

All Weather News
More
Catastrophic Flooding Likely for the Midsouth

Catastrophic Flooding Likely for the Midsouth

Prolonged heavy rain is expected to continue

4 Apr 2025 12:40 AM
Severe Weather Outbreak Continues Into the Weekend

Severe Weather Outbreak Continues Into the Weekend

ABOVE: Video from Lake City, Arkansas, as a s

4 Apr 2025 12:35 AM
The Sierra Get April Snow Boost, Rockies Snow Through Saturday

The Sierra Get April Snow Boost, Rockies Snow Through Saturday

Snow for the Rockies home opener? How very Co

3 Apr 2025 9:55 PM
CSU, First 2025 Hurricane Season Forecast Above Average

CSU, First 2025 Hurricane Season Forecast Above Average

Today, meteorologists and research scientists

3 Apr 2025 9:25 PM
Severe Storms Leave Damage from the Midwest to the Deep South This Week

Severe Storms Leave Damage from the Midwest to the Deep South This Week

WEDNESDAYAnother round of storms tore through

2 Apr 2025 4:20 PM
Late Season Snow for the Plains and Midwest

Late Season Snow for the Plains and Midwest

NORTHERN U.S. - Winter Weather continue acros

2 Apr 2025 3:00 PM
Slight Risk For Severe Storms Overnight

Slight Risk For Severe Storms Overnight

All modes of severe weather were seen Monday

1 Apr 2025 2:55 AM